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Papers On Nutrition & Exercise
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The Body As A Contestable Concept
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This five-page-paper discusses why we have
made our body into contestable concepts. It opens with a discussion about history and
how our body images have changed over time. It moves into a discussion about several
aspects of contestable concepts and our bodies including obesity, cultural differences and
the reason men and women work out. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: CWbodyco.wps
The Challenge Of Losing Weight
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A 7 page essay exploring the challenge of losing weight. The writer's own steps in losing weight are recounted as is research regarding weight loss techniques. Things 'to do' and things 'not to do' are discussed in detail. The writer concludes with a new plan to change eating habits rather than ‘diet.' Bibliography includes 5 references.
Filename: Losewate.wps
The Effects of Childhood Obesity
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This is a 6 page paper discussing the causes and effects of childhood obesity. The incidence of obesity in the United States has more than doubled in the last thirty years and currently affects 25% of children and 33% of adults. Childhood obesity is a growing concern due to the risks associated with obesity which include serious health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, gallbladder disease, stress on weight bearing joints, sleep disorders, respiratory dysfunction and increased risk to certain cancers among others. The incidence of Type II diabetes has been increasing in children believed to be a direct result of the increase in overweight and obese children. In addition to the obvious health risks, obese children are also more susceptible to social and psychological problems which may result in isolation from peer groups and low self-esteem based on society’s preference for thinness. Altering this increasing incidence of childhood may be difficult however as not only do hereditary factors play a part but perhaps more importantly so do behavioral and environmental factors. A great deal of responsibility has been placed on the family environment in changing this trend of increased non-physical activities such as watching television and playing on computers which have led to the decrease in overall physical activity levels in children. Additional societal influences are the promotion of foods with high fat and sugar content in television ads and the promotion of large portions in restaurants; a combination of elements which are difficult for children to overcome.
Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJchobs1.rtf
The Effects of Exercise in Middle Aged Women: Literature Review & Possible Study Outline
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This is a 5 page paper discussing the effects of exercise in middle aged women. The paper includes a short literature review and possible outline for a proposed study. Studies investigating the effects of exercise in middle aged women have been positive in their findings. Research has ranged from studying aerobic or non-aerobic exercise in regards to lipid concentrations as well as those which study weight training in regards to overall body fat and body weight among other factors. It would seem that in all cases, middle aged women have shown improvements in regards to overall health from exercise in addition to reducing their risk for heart disease by reducing lipid concentrations, cholesterol levels and blood pressure among other variables. While some studies involves thousands of subjects over many years, most studies involve a relatively small number of subjects, randomly assigned to controlled short-term exercise programs after which the results are compared from pre- and post-measurements.
Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJexwom1.rtf
The Ethics Of Artificially Provided Nutrition
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A 12 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to artificially provided nutrition and hydration as they relate to the rights of patients and their families. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Artnut.wps
The Factors Affecting Adherence and Non-Adherence to Class-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
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A 5 page exploration of the benefits provided by classroom-based rehabilitation programs. While some patients willingly pursue rehabilitation classes, however, others refuse to pursue rehabilitation classes and some start such classes but fail to follow through with them once they are started. The factors which enter into such decisions are multifaceted in their nature and range from the individual’s belief as to how those classes may or may not benefit them, time considerations, cost consideration and even socio-demographic factors. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPrehabC.rtf
The Factors Affecting Adherence and Non-Adherence to Class-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs
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An 8 page exploration of the benefits provided by classroom-based pulmonary rehabilitation programs. Notes that conditions necessitating pulmonary rehabilitation can be direct pulmonary impacts as well as indirect conditions such are cardiac disease. While some patients willingly pursue rehabilitation classes, however, others refuse to pursue rehabilitation classes and some start such classes but fail to follow through with them once they are started. The factors which enter into such decisions are multifaceted in their nature and range from the individual’s belief as to how those classes may or may not benefit them, time considerations, cost consideration and even socio-demographic factors. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPrehabP.rtf
The History of Physical Education
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This 5 page report discusses
the history of physical education programs. Formalized fitness
programs in the schools started in the 18th century in Germany
and expanded to other European nations and the United States. In
the United States, a classical scholar trained in theology,
Charles Beck (1798-1866) Charles Follen (1795-1840) are thought
of as two of the first American physical education teachers and
were responsible for the creation of the first outdoor gymnasium
for children and the first college gymnasium (at Harvard). Since
that time, physical education and fitness have come to be
understood as essential components in a well-rounded education
and life. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWpehist.wps
The Human Respiratory System & Intense Exercise
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A 4 page paper on the human respiratory system. The writer covers how the system works, the lungs' capacity for holding air, and that which specifically takes place during inhalation and exhalation. Applying these principles, the paper then attempts to solve whether the human respiratory system acts as a hindrance during intense exercise. It is concluded that the load on the respiratory muscles has only a minor role in the regulation of ventilation during heavy exercise. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Respsyst.wps
The NHANES Study and Personal Action
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This 5 page report discusses the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey or NHANES that is conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Facts from the study are presented and the importance of taking personal action on that information is considered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWftstud.rtf
The Obesity Problem in America
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A 9 page research paper on the overweight & obesity problem in America. Examined are the causes of the excess weight problem, dieting trends, and the "sensible approach" to understanding and being overweight (explaining the hereditary factor, etc;). Acceptance of one's weight, willingness to exercise, and commitment to low-fat foods are stressed as the key elements in being healthy-- both psychologically and physically. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Overweig.wps
